Fowler faces Ewen-Trout Creek in Michigan championship game

The MHSAA Division 4 girls basketball championship features two teams with different strengths. Fowler, with a record of 26-2, is aiming for its third state title in five years. The team relies on experienced upperclassmen, some of whom were part of the winning squad in 2021-22. In contrast, Ewen-Trout Creek, holding a 25-1 record, is considered an underdog. Most of their players are freshmen and sophomores. They have surprised many by reaching the final, riding a 19-game winning streak, including 17 wins by ten points or more. The championship game is set for Saturday morning. Both teams have faced tough losses earlier in the season. Ewen-Trout Creek lost to Negaunee, while Fowler's losses were against the strong team Pewamo-Westphalia. Key players to follow include Fowler's senior small forward Brooke Weber and Ewen-Trout Creek’s standout players, freshman guard Bree Besonen and junior center Irelyn McGeshick. The game will kick off at 10:00 a.m. CT on March 22, at the Breslin Center of Michigan State University. The match can be watched live on the NFHS Network, which offers monthly and yearly subscriptions.